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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,258.60, 292,878.59 and 195,135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,258.60, 292,878.59 and 195,135.94 is: 291,203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,258.60 : 292,878.59 = 195,135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,258.60/292,878.59 = 195,135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,258.60x = 292,878.59 × 195,135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,258.60x = 57,151,138,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,151,138,965.52/196,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,203.23

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